I was very excited to see the “Selected Media Use By Commercial Producers: A Qualitative Research Summary” report that came in the mail last week. Try to say that title 5 times real fast.
Resume Blogging
I have suggested to several people looking for a job that they start a blog. So far only 2 people have done so. The first one got a job right away. The second one is my friend John Davis. I hired John to be a farm broadcaster for the Brownfield Network in early 2000. He was an Air Force broadcaster who impressed me and he did a great job. He soon moved to the company’s state news network in Missouri.
WILOT Group Announced
It’s time once again for a new group to go through the WILOT program. That’s the National Association of Wheat Growers leadership program. They just announced the names of the people who will be taking part this year.
Selling That Seed Online
The latest news about how USDA is helping push broadband development in rural areas has stoked the fires of a number of people. I’m at the top of that list.
USDA Appointments
Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, was a busy man this week. Besides the Energy Conference in St. Louis he did a bunch of appointing.
Latest Podcast From the MGEX
Hello from the road. I wanted to bring your attention to the latest edition of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange Monthly USDA Crop Report Commentary. I just recorded it, uploaded it and updated the podcast file before getting back in the car and heading up the highway to Missouri.
Meet Ambassador Matt
There’s a new Beef Ambassador in town. He’s Mathew Peebles of Silver Springs, FL. Mathew won the title of 2007 National Beef Ambassador at the annual competition, held Oct. 5-7 in Minneapolis, MN.
Advancing Renewable Energy in St. Louis
Cindy is in St. Louis this week for the big Renewable Energy Conference which is going to feature THE President. I thought I’d share this post from her on Domestic Fuel:
The US Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy are the hosts of the Advancing Renewable Energy Conference in St. Louis this week. Both addressed the crowd, estimated at upwards of 1500 people, showing the huge interest in renewable energy nationwide.
Thanksgiving with a difference
(Editor’s Note: I was supposed to post this on Monday – Sorry Harry)
Thanksgiving Day in Canada, Monday, Oct. 9 is a time to celebrate. For most producers, the last two years have been tough. For some, it goes back even further than that, but with this year’s crops, for the most part, bursting grain bins at the seams, it’s time to sit back and celebrate. Yes, I know the people raising hogs are having their struggles, too, but you want to know something, keep on trucking.
Pork Board Podcast
We knew it was coming and I guess it’s now here. It’s the Pork Board’s podcast. Thanks to the Brownfield Network for finding this out.